Alysen Hensley

Alysen’s experience in home health and hospice leadership shaped her deeply as a clinician. She spent years walking alongside families during seasons filled with stress, uncertainty, loss, and major life transitions. Those years taught her how to sit with people in their pain, honor the parts of their story that feel messy or overwhelming, and notice the small sparks of hope that can still live in the darkest places. That background continues to guide her work with older adults, caregivers, and individuals navigating medical challenges or grief.

Alysen also has a heartfelt passion for working with first responders, veterans, and their families. As the spouse of a firefighter and veteran, she understands the unspoken rules, emotional load, scheduling challenges, and “be tough” mentality that often follows this community. Her office is a place where first responders can drop the armor, be fully human, and finally have space to breathe. She has completed specialized trainings including IAFF’s Understanding the Fire Service for Mental Health Clinicians, and is committed to becoming an expert in first responder mental health and culturally competent care.

Alysen works with teens (16+), adults, couples, and families while completing her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Amberton University. Her therapeutic approach is trauma-informed and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused strategies, and existential therapy. She tailors each session to the client in front of her, intentionally adjusting her approach to meet their unique needs.

In session, clients can expect a warm and grounded presence, thoughtful questions, practical tools, and moments of humor that make difficult work feel more manageable. She believes healing doesn’t have to be stiff or heavy all the time, authentic connection and even shared laughter can be part of the process.